Abstract Introduction: Aetiology of protein-losing enteropathy in single-ventricle type CHD is multi-factorial. Report: We describe two Fontan patients with protein-losing enteropathy who presented with cytomegalovirus-associated colitis. Discussion: Fontan patients display… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Introduction: Aetiology of protein-losing enteropathy in single-ventricle type CHD is multi-factorial. Report: We describe two Fontan patients with protein-losing enteropathy who presented with cytomegalovirus-associated colitis. Discussion: Fontan patients display risk factors for cytomegalovirus-induced gastroenteropathy that may affect lymph angiogenesis, disease development, and progression. Conclusion: Cytomegalovirus enteropathy may be common among Fontan patients who suffer from protein-losing enteropathy. Polymerase chain reaction is important for detection.
               
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